Preview - Preliminary Stage: Matchday Two

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Preview - Preliminary Stage: Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Preliminary Stage will see teams doing their best towards securing qualification to the Group Stage.

Only the six group winners will advance to join defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR), INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN), Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN) and Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) in the Group Stage, leaving no room for error for the 24 sides in action on Thursday.

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League Stage Draw: What they said

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

League Stage Draw: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ is primed for take off following Tuesday’s League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Fans can expect highly exciting battles, with the continent’s premier men’s club football tournament expanded to 32 teams.

The-AFC.com caught up with several team representatives to hear what they had to say about the Draw. 

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLElite - Hopefuls discover path to glory

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following the League Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The upcoming edition of Asia’s top-tier men’s club competition will feature an expanded cast of 32 sides for the first time since the revamp to its current name in 2024/25.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw finalised

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

#ACLTwo - Group Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 32-strong cast for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ discovered their opponents following the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

The 22nd edition of Asia’s second-tier men’s competition will kick off its thrilling group battles - to be played in a home-and-away round-robin format - on September 15.

Phair seals Feyenoord deal; Kim returns to Jeonnam

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Phair seals Feyenoord deal; Kim returns to Jeonnam

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic International Casey Phair has taken the next step in her career by joining Dutch side Feyenoord, the club announced on Wednesday.

Also on the move is defender Kim Joo-heon, who has returned to Jeonnam Dragons following his loan spell with Geoje Citizen.

Europe Wrap: Memorable week for Ueda, Ishiwatari

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Europe Wrap: Memorable week for Ueda, Ishiwatari

Kuala Lumpur: Japan mainstay Ayase Ueda and U23 midfielder Nelson Ishiwatari found the back of the net for Feyenoord and Sint-Truiden respectively as both internationals made an impact in their second outings of the season.

Other continental regulars and newcomers also left their mark, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.